Hi point 9mm

[buckfever90]

I would like to replace my expensive hand gun that i carry with a cheaper one. How reliable are Hi points?

 

[awilson82]

No very and they are heavy and bulky for carry use. Plus they are butt ugly. If I were you Id look into spending just a little more and getting somthing better. Hell a used Makarov or walther clone would be a big step up and near the same money.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

A friend of mine has one. he started carrying it when he was doing cable disconnects. he said its very reliable. It goes bang every time and if need be it could probably be used as a hammer.

 

[Westside]

never had an issue with reliability has always gone bang.

However it is very very bulky and not a joy to carry. However YMMV.

 

[pirate]

Never had an issue with mine eating ammo over the last few years. Would recommend them to anyone who didn't care about how ugly or bulky they are.

 

[goinggreyfast]

Heavy sigh... Search is your friend. You're new though. Understood.

Here's just a few links that may answer your question, the last one from 4 days ago. Have a nice day!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...ever_seen.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...highpoint.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...point_9mm.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...ts_on_9mm.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...nt_haters.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu...int_c_9_a.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/196891-hi_point_pistols.html


To the Mods: Can't we do a Sticky on this??? HA!

 

[dpbstevens]

I would say it wouldn't be a problem they seem to have to issues firing every time you need it too and if you can't hit anything then use it to hit someone with it bulky thing.

 

[ckcollins2003]

I never had a reliability issue with mine, I just found it too bulky to comfortably carry. Also it only held 8 rounds in the regular magazine and 10 in the extended, so you don't get to carry as many rounds as most 9mm's.

If I may ask, what are you currently carrying and what are your reasons for wanting to step down to a hi-point?

 

[brandonq2]

True story:

My uncle lives in Illinois and owns 2 in 9mm. We went to visit him last summer and decided to shoot a few rounds while we were there. He asked if I'd like to shoot his Hi-point, and I agreed. With the first magazine I could only manage to get 2 rounds off in a row without having a failure to feed. I suspected a faulty mag so we tried the other one with similar results. That's when he said.....wait for it............"Maybe it just needs to warm up."

It was everything I could do not to lose myself laughing so hard. He laid the pistol on the tailgate of his truck to sit in the sun, I handed him my edc rock island, and he learned what a "reliable" pistol really involved. They are inexpensive, and a lot of people claim to have good luck with them, but I will not spend my money on a Hi-point pistol of any caliber.

 

[45fan]

Bersa, Rock Island, Kel-Tec, there are many other makers out there that have inexpensive guns that have less issues with reliability, and are easier to carry. For not a lot more than a new high point, one can probably find a used Smith Airweight, or even a Sigma.

 

[Sarge470]

I used to test-fire a variety on handguns at work as part of our IBIS program, and had occasion to handle and fire several Hi-Point pistols. They were indeed bulkier and heavier than other handguns on the table, and the triggers were probably the worst I've ever seen on any handgun in 30+ years of recreational shooting, and 24 years of law enforcement. I'd pass on the Hi-Point without hesitation.

 

[buckfever90]

I carry a smith and wesson SD 9. And i carry it everywhere and some places dont allow guns so i leave it in my truck. I hate leaving it in my truck because there are a lot of break ins in my area, so i would like a less expensive gun.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

No very and they are heavy and bulky for carry use. Plus they are butt ugly. If I were you Id look into spending just a little more and getting somthing better. Hell a used Makarov or walther clone would be a big step up and near the same money.

Is this from personal experience or everything you've read from other people who have never fired one?

I would say it wouldn't be a problem they seem to have to issues firing every time you need it too and if you can't hit anything then use it to hit someone with it bulky thing.

How many times have you had to draw your Hi Point and it failed to fire in a self defense situation?

These are typical response from people who have never owned one and simply believe everything they read on the internet.

OP they are actually pretty reliable if you talk to owners who have them you'll find that out. Granted they do have somewhat of a break in period as some seem to need adjustments to the mag lips and some seem to need the feed ramp polished. A lot has to do with the ammo you are using as well. Here are a couple articles and reviews you should read. And yes I own one and carry it.

Hi Point C9 9mm – A Good, Cheap Gun

Trying to Break A Hi Point - Handguns

 

[netsecurity]

I just dont understand why they are so large. They obviously arent meant for concealed carry, and the niche for people who want a cheap target pistol on the wouldnt seem big. My question is, that if it only holds 8 rounds, why not use a revolver instead, since revolvers are certainly smaller and lighter than these bricks? The whole point of a semi auto is to hold more rounds, and be more concealable--hi point accomplishes neither. I dont see how they stay in business, or why cant they simply make the them smaller? This is probably the last gun I would ever buy, it just doesnt make sense.

I would recommend a used old 38 revolver.

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

I just dont understand why they are so large. They obviously arent meant for concealed carry, and the niche for people who want a cheap target pistol on the wouldnt seem big. My question is, that if it only holds 8 rounds, why not use a revolver instead, since revolvers are certainly smaller and lighter than these bricks? The whole point of a semi auto is to hold more rounds, and be more concealable--hi point accomplishes neither. I dont see how they stay in business, or why cant they simply make the them smaller? This is probably the last gun I would ever buy, it just doesnt make sense.

I would recommend a used old 38 revolver.

Good point, I don't understand why the .45 and .40 are so large but, the 9mm is basically the same size as almost any other 9mm on the market with the exception of the pocket 9's. Granted it weighs a little more than most but that is part of the design being a blowback to operate properly it has to have a heavy slide. Weight wise it doesn't bother me a bit and it actually feels great int he hand. Would I buy one over a nice 1911? If money were no issue then absolutely not. Would I buy one if that's all my budget could afford? Absolutely!

 

[ckcollins2003]

I just dont understand why they are so large. They obviously arent meant for concealed carry, and the niche for people who want a cheap target pistol on the wouldnt seem big. My question is, that if it only holds 8 rounds, why not use a revolver instead, since revolvers are certainly smaller and lighter than these bricks? The whole point of a semi auto is to hold more rounds, and be more concealable--hi point accomplishes neither. I dont see how they stay in business, or why cant they simply make the them smaller? This is probably the last gun I would ever buy, it just doesnt make sense.

I would recommend a used old 38 revolver.

That's news to me... considering many people carry semi-auto's that aren't easily concealed (such as full sized Glocks and HK's) all of the time. Also, 8 and 10 rounds are still more than the 6 in a revolver. I know they make some 7-8 round revolvers but most are 6.

Also I know I can reload my semi-auto much faster than a revolver. You just dump the mag, there's no messing with shells that get stuck on the way out of the cylinder and trying to line up the speedloader (that is if you even carry one) with the cylinder. You just drop one mag while you grab the spare and slam the spare in, slingshot the slide and you're good to go once more.

Another thing is that sights on a revolver are usually set, and in my limited experience not very straight. While sights on most semi-auto's are adjustable (even hi-point).

 

[mike63502]

If you are getting a handgun for self defense, why would you risk it on a gun that is suspect at all. For a couple of hundred dollars you can get a much better built gun that will last your lifetime. i dont care who you are you can come up with enough money to buy a nice gun for your personal use if it is important to you.

 

[henktermaat]

To answer the question, I can vouch that HI-point pistols are reliable.

 

[elevensecondv6]

Here's a pretty good review if you want to check it out.
Hi Point C9 9mm – A Good, Cheap Gun